About this fund

Robeco Emerging Markets Equities invests in stocks in emerging countries across the world. The selection of these stocks is based on fundamental analysis. In general, emerging economies are growing faster than developed countries and have stronger balance sheets for governments, companies and households. Common risks in emerging economies are political and governance risks. The fund selects investments based on top-down country analysis and bottom-up stock ideas. The focus is on companies with a sound business model, solid growth prospects and reasonable valuation.

The value of the investments may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.Annualized (for periods longer than one year).Cumulized (total amount of return).Performances are gross of fees and based on closing values. In reality, costs (such as management fees and other costs) are charged. These have a negative effect on the returns shown.Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.

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The value of the investments may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.Annualized (for periods longer than one year).Cumulized (total amount of return).Performances are gross of fees and based on closing values. In reality, costs (such as management fees and other costs) are charged. These have a negative effect on the returns shown.Performances are net of fees and based on transaction prices.

Market development

In February, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index gained 0.99% in euros. This was below the 3.80% increase of developed markets. Main reasons for the positive returns were the increased expectations of a trade deal between the US and China, signals that the Chinese government will take more measures to support the economy and dovish Fed comments about the tightening of the Fed's balance sheet. The underlying economic data has continued to weaken and earnings expectations have been revised downward. Equity markets have been looking through this weakness with the expectation that the economy will pick up in the coming quarters on the back of the fundamental improvements mentioned. Energy saw another strong month with Brent up 8.0%, as OPEC continued to talk up output cuts, with the Saudis and Russia both apparently willing to produce less than required by their agreement. Iron ore prices continued to surge higher on the Vale tailing dam disaster. Best-performing emerging countries were Greece, Colombia and Egypt. Qatar, South Africa and Brazil were this month's worst performers.

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Currency policy

The fund is allowed to pursue an active currency policy to generate extra returns.

Dividend policy

The fund does not distribute dividend. The income earned by the fund is reflected in its share price. The fund's entire result is thus reflected in its share price development.

ESG Integration policy

For Robeco Emerging Markets Equities, ESG factors are incorporated in the investment and decision-making process. A proprietary bi-annual corporate governance questionnaire is an integral part of the fundamental framework. The team assesses shareholder, board, management, government, social and environmental factors where appropriate. The team also includes ESG considerations in their country allocation process. ESG-based considerations impact the stock valuation analysis. Relevant ESG issues are discussed with company management on a case by case basis. Input from RobecoSAM Sustainability analysts is used to further enhance ESG integration in the investment process.

Investment policy

Robeco Emerging Markets Equities invests globally in emerging economies. The focus is on companies which combine a sound business model and solid growth prospects with a reasonable valuation. The first step in portfolio composition is the top-down country selection, as research shows that country specific factors drive stock returns in emerging markets. The second step is in-depth fundamental analysis of companies and serves to identify stocks with the ability to outperform in the long run. Key items of our fundamental analysis are: growth prospects of sector, position of company within sector, competitive strength, financial health and strategy, corporate governance and management quality. We screen stocks with our proprietary quantitative model for attractive characteristics. Key items of our fundamental analysis are: growth prospects of sector, position of company within sector, competitive strength, financial health and strategy, corporate governance and management quality. We screen stocks with our proprietary quantitative model for attractive characteristics. This Sub-fund may invest in China A-shares via the QFII and/or a Stock Connect Programme which may entail additional clearing and settlement, regulatory, operational and counterparty risks.

Expectation of fund manager

Two important global factors have changed for the positive. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell sent a more dovish message on interest rate increases this year, and the headlines on the China-US trade negotiations indicate a trade deal has become more likely. Both are positive developments for emerging markets. Emerging markets remain attractively valued at around a 20% to 25% discount to developed markets, while average GDP growth will be around 4% versus 2% in developed markets. Earnings expectations, however, are still coming down, although expectations are not particularly high with 6% estimated growth. Finally, sentiment has improved with renewed inflows into the asset class.

Wim-Hein Pals, Dimitri Chatzoudis, Jaap van der Hart, Fabiana Fedeli

Wim-Hein Pals, Dimitri Chatzoudis, Jaap van der Hart, Fabiana Fedeli

Mr. Pals, Executive Vice President, is Head of Emerging Markets Equities with Robeco. He also is the Fund Manager for the Robeco CGF Emerging Markets Equities. From 1998 to 2001 Wim-Hein was Senior Portfolio Manager in emerging European and African equities. Prior to this assignment, he was a Senior Portfolio Manager in emerging Asian equities. Wim-Hein Pals has been working as a Fund Manager since 1992. He holds a master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from the Eindhoven University of Technology as well as a master's degree in Business Economics from Tilburg University. Wim-Hein is registered with the Dutch Securities Institute. Mr. Dimitri Chatzoudis, Senior Portfolio Manager. Dimitiri is a Senior Portfolio Manager with Robeco and a member of the Emerging Markets Equities team since June 2008. He is responsible for the team's investments in Central Europe and South Africa. He started his career at ABN AMRO in 1993 as a buy side analyst, responsible for the IT sector. He transitioned to the Emerging Markets team at ABN AMRO in 2000, where he was responsible for the Eastern Europe Fund as the lead portfolio manager and from 2005 to May 2008 as the lead portfolio manager of the Global Emerging Market portfolios. Dimitri holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology and became a VBA charter holder in 1997. He is registered with the Dutch Securities Institute. Mr. van der Hart, Vice President, is a Senior Portfolio Manager with Robeco and member of the Emerging Markets Team. Previously, he was a Portfolio Manager Robeco Eastern European Equities Fund. Before that, he held a position as a Senior Portfolio Manager Latin American Equities with Robeco. He is a graduate from the Erasmus University Rotterdam and holds a Master's degree in Econometrics. Fabiana Fedeli is Head of Global Fundamental Equities and Portfolio Manager in the Emerging Markets Equities team where she is responsible for portfolio construction and country allocation. Prior to joining Robeco in 2013, Fabiana was a Portfolio Manager Asian equities at Pioneer Asset Management and at Occam Asset Management. She began her career in the industry at ING Barings Tokyo as a Research Analyst Japanese equities in 1999. Fabiana holds a Master's in Economics from Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and a Bachelor's in Economic and Social Sciences from Bocconi University in Milan.

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Fiscal product treatment

The fund is established in Luxembourg and is subject to the Luxembourg tax laws and regulations. The fund is not liable to pay any corporation, income, dividend or capital gains tax in Luxembourg. The fund is subject to an annual subscription tax ('tax d'abonnement') in Luxembourg, which amounts to 0.05% of the net asset value of the fund. This tax is included in the net asset value of the fund. The fund can in principle use the Luxembourg treaty network to partially recover any withholding tax on its income.

Fiscal treatment of investor

The fiscal consequences of investing in this fund depend on the investor's personal situation. For private investors in the Netherlands real interest and dividend income or capital gains received on their investments are not relevant for tax purposes. Each year investors pay income tax on the value of their net assets as at 1 January if and inasmuch as such net assets exceed the investor’s tax-free allowance. Any amount invested in the fund forms part of the investor's net assets. Private investors who are resident outside the Netherlands will not be taxed in the Netherlands on their investments in the fund. However, such investors may be taxed in their country of residence on any income from an investment in this fund based on the applicable national fiscal laws. Other fiscal rules apply to legal entities or professional investors. We advise investors to consult their financial or tax adviser about the tax consequences of an investment in this fund in their specific circumstances before deciding to invest in the fund.

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